Question

Which expressions are equivalent to -2y-8+4y−2y−8+4yminus, 2, y, minus, 8, plus, 4, y ? Choose all answers that apply: Choose all answers that apply: (Choice A) A -2(y+4)+4y−2(y+4)+4yminus, 2, left parenthesis, y, plus, 4, right parenthesis, plus, 4, y (Choice B) B 4(-2+y)-2y4(−2+y)−2y4, left parenthesis, minus, 2, plus, y, right parenthesis, minus, 2, y (Choice C) C None of the above

Answer 1

A and B

Explanation:

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Answer 2

C. None of the above. The correct expression is 2(y-4)

Explanation:

Given the expression -2y-8+4y, we are to find the equivalent expressed is which other expression is similar to it. This can be expressed as shown below;

Step 1: Collect the like terms of the expression

= -2y-8+4y

= (-2y+4y)-8

Step 2: Sum up the terms in parenthesis:

= (-2y+4y)-8

= 2y-8

Step 3: factor out the common terms

= 2y-8

= 2(y-4)

Hence the equivalent expression is 2(y-4).